Posts by Barry Choi
Dynamic Currency Conversion | How to avoid it
When it comes to travelling, dynamic currency conversion is something you need to know about since it’s one of the biggest travel fees you can avoid. In case you’re not familiar with dynamic currency conversion, it’s when you get the option to pay for your purchases in your home currency when using credit cards abroad.…
Read MoreHow to Save Money on Groceries
Have you ever wondered how to save money on groceries? If you’re like me, you’ve likely noticed that the cost of groceries has gone up over the years. While small increases due to inflation are expected, quite a few products have increased in price. The cost of beef and pork has gone up significantly and…
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Loyalty Programs in Canada
Do you want to know what are the best and worst loyalty programs in Canada are? Loyalty programs are all the rage these days. Just about every retailer seems to have one. It makes sense, by offering your customers something, they’ll hopefully stay loyal to the brand and spend more. Despite the fact that you…
Read MoreTangerine ETF Review
Are you looking for a Tangerine ETF review? Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are something Tangerine clients have been asking for years. Considering the fact that Tangerine was one of the first out of the gate with their index fund portfolios, it’s a bit shocking that it took them this long to introduce ETFs. The new…
Read MoreOverdraft Fees: What You Need to Know
It happens to everyone – a deposit comes in late, or an auto-charge is larger than expected, and suddenly you are facing an overdrawn account. Does it seem to be happening more often? According to recent reports, Canadians are paying more in bank fees than ever, especially overdraft fees. In addition, banks and credit unions…
Read MoreHow Property Insurance Saved Me At Least $50,000
The following post is contributed by Martin of Studenomics, where he tries to make personal finance fun since you have enough to stress about. You can click here to check out the wide range of content on everything from student loans to getting paid to drink coffee. “I don’t want to alarm you, but there’s…
Read MoreCanada Quarantine Hotels
Anyone who is now flying to Canada and landing in Calgary, British Columbia, Toronto, or Montreal must now stay in one of the Canada quarantine hotels for three nights. This hotel stay upon arrival is mandatory, and it’s at your own expense. While this may seem unfair to some people, it’s in place to help…
Read MoreWhat to do if You Haven’t Filed Taxes in Years
Filing your taxes in Canada is a straightforward process that needs to be done every year. If your taxes are simple, it shouldn’t take too long to do. However, sometimes people forget (or intentionally avoid) doing their taxes. This might be a one-time occurrence, but some people let it drag on for years. There’s no…
Read More15 Expenses You Can Cut From Your Budget
There’s no doubt budgeting can be tight. It’s easy to say spend less than you make, but it’s not always that simple. Since increasing your income can feel impossible at times, it might make more sense to try and reduce your expenses as much as you can. From reducing your insurance premiums to cutting back…
Read MoreTurboTax Live Full Service Review
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TurboTax Canada. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again: tax season. Which, for most of us, adds a lot of stress as we try to compile our documents and get everything organized. This year more than ever tax season has…
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